Deep Space Nine - Space Station of Sexuality

Deep Space Nine (Terok Nor) may have been created by the Cardassians - those bad boys and girls first showcased in Star Trek: The Next Generation - but when the Bajorans took over, the space station went from gloomy to welcoming and even sensuous.  From the many vendors on the promenade to Quark's - where you could play Dabo and flirt with those gorgeous and playful Dabo girls - DS9 was the place to be for those who wanted more than mundane recreational play with their space faring adventures.

Ensign Ro - Michelle Forbes

She was the Bajoran with the checkered past who gave Commander Riker more than a little pause when she came aboard the Enterprise NCC-1701-D for a vital mission.  Played by actress Michelle Forbes, Ro Laren - or Laren Ro, since Bajorans use their surname first - would eventually become an important part of Captain Picard's Enterprise.

Guinan and Ro in Ten Forward

Retro Interview: Deep Space Nine's Nana Visitor - Major Kira

I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Nana Visitor who plays the strong willed and sexy Major Kira on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Visitor talked about her dancing background, her tenure as the legendary Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, and becoming horror legend Jason's Mom in the remake of the horror classic Friday The 13th.

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